INTERNATIONAL. Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) has been named as Innovation Partner for the upcoming Trinity Forum, set for 1-2 November in Singapore.

The confectionery powerhouse is a Platinum Partner of the event, and the exclusive partner for The Trinity Challenge, an initiative aimed at inspiring creativity and innovation in the channel (see below).

As reported, The Trinity Forum – the world’s leading airport commercial revenues conference – makes a welcome in-person return this year with Changi Airport Group as host.

Registration is now open with early bird rates available until 31 July. The online registration site is accessible here: https://trinityforum.events.

Mondelez WTR is also the exclusive partner of the Trinity Challenge

The event, created by The Moodie Davitt Report in 2003 and now co-organised with Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Asia Pacific, has been suspended for the past two years due to the global pandemic. The Trinity Forum was last held in October-November 2019 in Doha, when it was memorably hosted by Qatar Airways Group.

The Trinity Challenge is back

The Trinity Challenge, first held in 2019, is a pan-industry project designed to encourage imaginative solutions to industry challenges. It aims to rekindle the pioneering mindset of the original Trinity White Paper. The winner will be announced during the Trinity Forum in Singapore. Click here for details of the 2019 edition.

More details on The Trinity Challenge, and how to submit an entry, will be announced in coming days.

“The original Trinity Challenge was inspired by a need to unlock the true potential of shoppers in travel retail; to drive the growth and prosperity of the channel,” commented Mondelez WTR Managing Director Jaya Singh.

“This was an initiative aimed at uniting the industry through creativity, investment and action to develop new ideas, new concepts, and new ways of working. Much has changed since our first ‘challenge’ back in 2019, but what has not changed is the power of our partnerships — to sustain us through the difficulties, to inspire us to keep moving, and to propel us forward into a new future for travel retail.

Jewel in the crown: This wonder of the modern-day airport world will provide a memorable setting for the Gala Dinner at The Trinity Forum 2022 {Photo: Changi Airport Group}

“The industry is back and roaring, and as industry stakeholders, we have a responsibility to ensure that our channel delivers experiences that no other can,” Singh added.

“The Trinity Challenge can be an excellent platform for new ideas to be developed and heard by key decision-makers; to help us unlock new catalysts for conversion in an ever-evolving environment. As part of our enduring commitment to the industry, Mondelez World Travel Retail is delighted to once again lend our support to this initiative from the Moodie Davitt Report, and we are proud to become the official Innovation Partner of the Trinity Forum 2022.”

Trinity Challenge 2019 winner: Aircommerce accepted the cheque for US$10,000 to be donated to chosen charity Room to Read

The event promises to deliver a provocative and challenging programme about the big issues facing global travel retail, while also celebrating the industry’s encouraging revival as the pandemic eases.

Delegates will enjoy outstanding networking opportunities during the event. The Gala Dinner – a highlight of any Trinity Forum – will take place at the spectacular Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) on 2 November. Hotel details will be released shortly.

Programme details will be revealed soon. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Irene@MoodieDavittReport.com, Sarah@MoodieDavittReport.com or Aran@MoodieDavittReport.com

INTERNATIONAL. Leading food & confectionery company Nestlé has signed up as a Platinum Partner for The Trinity Forum 2022, which takes place in Singapore on 1-2 November.

The Trinity Forum, the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference, is co-organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, ACI World and ACI Asia-Pacific. It will be hosted by Changi Airport Group.

Nestlé International Travel Retail General Manager Stewart Dryburgh said: “Nestlé is delighted to see the Trinity Forum, the most influential conference in our industry, returning as a live event this year. This represents a major milestone on the road to recovery and the exciting future in travel retail.

“The Trinity Forum has always focused on bringing fresh, blue-sky thinking and never has this been more necessary or welcome. Adapting successfully to changing circumstances has been a hallmark of Nestlé’s long-term success and we will look forward to bringing this to the table in Singapore. Nestlé is therefore proud to partner with The Moodie Davitt Report as the first Platinum Sponsor at this year’s Trinity Forum.”

The Trinity Forum was last held in October-November 2019 in Doha, when it was memorably hosted by Qatar Airways Group.

The Trinity Forum 2022 promises to deliver a provocative and challenging programme about the big issues facing global travel retail, while also celebrating the industry’s encouraging revival as the pandemic eases. News of a high-profile speaker line-up and registration details will follow soon.

Delegates will enjoy outstanding networking opportunities during the event. The Gala Dinner – a highlight of any Trinity Forum – will take place at the spectacular Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) on 2 November.

SINGAPORE. The Trinity Forum – the world’s leading airport commercial revenues conference – is to make a welcome in-person return on 1-2 November 2022 with Changi Airport Group as host.

The event, created by The Moodie Davitt Report in 2003 and now co-organised with Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Asia Pacific, has been suspended for the past two years due to the global pandemic. The Trinity Forum was last held in October-November 2019 in Doha, when it was memorably hosted by Qatar Airways Group.

The Trinity Forum 2022 promises to deliver a provocative and challenging programme about the big issues facing global travel retail, while also celebrating the industry’s encouraging revival as the pandemic eases. News of a high-profile speaker line-up and registration details will follow soon.

Delegates will enjoy outstanding networking opportunities during the event. The Gala Dinner – a highlight of any Trinity Forum – will take place at the spectacular Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) on 2 November.

After a profoundly difficult two years, Singapore Changi Airport is open for business and set for a strong recovery {Photo: Changi Airport Group}

The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie said: “We are thrilled to announce the return of The Trinity Forum after a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic. The event couldn’t be timelier as the airport commercial revenues sector continues its steady and encouraging recovery in the wake of increased passenger traffic.

“Never has the need for closer collaboration between sector stakeholders – the essence of the Trinity concept since the event’s launch in 2003 – been greater. Our sector must engage with and delight the traveller as never before. We are thrilled therefore to welcome Changi Airport Group as our 2022 host, an airport company that has always put the consumer experience at the forefront of its operational and commercial philosophy.”

ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: “We are glad to pursue this partnership with The Moodie Davitt Report and ACI Asia-Pacific while the industry progresses in its recovery.

“With the retail experience being an integral part of the travel journey, The Trinity Forum is the ideal platform to bring airports, concessionaires, brands, and other members of the aviation ecosystem together to further elevate and innovate the customer experience. This event brings great opportunities to the airport community and our partners in helping to enhance the travel journey and continue our unrelenting focus on the customer.”

ACI Asia-Pacific Director General Stefano Baronci said: “At ACI Asia Pacific, we are immensely proud to partner with Changi Airport Group, a pioneer in commercial excellence, in hosting The Trinity Forum, a prestigious event that will witness the coming together of industry leaders from across the world to deliberate on issues facing global travel retail.

“We are also pleased to continue our partnership with The Moodie Davitt Report, the industry’s leading business intelligence and news provider for the global travel retail sector. With non-aeronautical revenues being the key driver of airport recovery, this is an opportunity for the sector to collaborate to drive commercial excellence as travel continues to recover. We look forward to welcoming delegates from all over the world and working with Changi Airport Group and ACI World to make this event a success.”

Changi Airport Group Airside Concessions Managing Director Teo Chew Hoon said: “We’re honoured to be the host for The Trinity Forum which will take place in Singapore as an in-person event after a two-year hiatus. The timing could not be better as Singapore welcomes all vaccinated travellers to rediscover the joy of travelling and soak up new Changi cxperiences that await.

“Since its opening in 2019, Jewel has awed visitors with its stunning architecture and breath-taking indoor features such as the HSBC Rain Vortex, which is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. This is in addition to the wide variety of retail and dining options at Changi Airport which we continue to expand through cultivating relationships with our travel retail partners and brands even during the depth of the pandemic.

Jewel in the crown: This wonder of the modern-day airport world will provide a memorable setting for the Gala Dinner at The Trinity Forum 2022 {Photo: Changi Airport Group}

“As borders around the world continue to open, we are confident that Changi Airport will fulfil its fullest potential as a leading air hub and travel retailer for the region and it is befitting that we celebrate the industry’s recovery within this awe-inspiring environment.”

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QATAR. Two of the most senior executives from Chinese ecommerce and retail giant Alibaba, Angel Zhao and Roman Zhu, have joined a star-studded speaker line-up for The Trinity Forum, which takes place in Doha on 30 and 31 October.

QATAR. More high-profile speakers have been announced for this year’s Trinity Forum, taking place on 30-31 October, as the final programme for the world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference takes shape.

SSP America Executive Vice President Pat Murray

QATAR. More leading speakers have been announced for this year’s Trinity Forum, taking place in Doha 30-31 October.

SSP America Executive Vice President Pat Murray, Zurich Airport Head of Commercial Centres Heidi Köpple, oOh! Media Chief Commercial and Product Officer Robbie Derry and Wildstone Consulting Managing Director Paula Oliver will all be speaking at the event.

QATAR. Mondelez International has partnered with The Moodie Davitt Report for the inaugural Trinity Challenge in the confectionery brand’s role as Innovation Partner for The Trinity Forum 2019.

QATAR. Diageo Global Travel has signed as a Platinum Partner for The Trinity Forum for the second year running. The company will also be the Opening Cocktail Sponsor for the event, which takes place on 30-31 October. It will be organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, ACI World and ACI Asia Pacific and be co-hosted by Qatar Duty Free, Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways.